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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.42, 613.04 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.42, 613.04 and 332.28 is: 498.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.42 : 613.04 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.42/613.04 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.42x = 613.04 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.42x = 203,699.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,699.27/408.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.75

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